Falcon BuCoo Rods offer "A Lot" for very Little
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Date: |
7/26/09 |
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Location: |
Orlando,
Florida |
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Admission: |
Buyers &
Press only |
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Manufacturer: |
Falcon |
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Reviewer: |
Team
TackleTour |
Introduction: The Falcon BuCoo rods were actually released for sale prior
to the show, but ICAST represents the official launch for these aggressively
priced rods. The BuCoo rods are Falcon's new aggressively priced mainstream line
based on the company's own made in the USA blanks.
Meet the Falcon BuCoo rods,
designed to offer "A Lot" for very little money
So what exactly does the name "BuCoo" mean? The moniker actually comes from the
French word "Beaucoup" which means "A lot." Ask any angler in Louisiana how many
fish he caught and the answer is usually "Beaucoup," and it is this popular
expression that inspired both the name and design of this new lineup of rods.
BuCoo rods are finished with
lightweight EVA split foam grips
The BuCoo rods make use of blanks made right here in the USA and feature Fuji
Hardloy guides and exposed blank reel seats finished with lightweight EVA
split-foam grips. They felt light in our hands as each rod weighs in at just
under 4oz. and the overall finishes on the rods is both clean and simple.
Even though only 99-109 dollars
these rods are made in America
The BuCoo series has seven casting rods and three spinning models, and each rod
is specifically designed for a particular application. These rods are all Medium
to Medium-Heavy action and are 6'6" to 7' in length. The current BuCoo lineup
covers every bass application except tossing full sized swimbaits.
A look at the BuCoo spinning rod
split grip design
The team at Falcon state that though the BuCoo
rods are designed for experienced pros the modest price will allow new
tournament anglers, such as those on college teams to acquire a full set of
matching rods. That "modest" price is only $99.99-$109.99 depending on the
model.
Kyle Bruner holds up the
aggressively priced Falcon BuCoo rod
Conclusion: The Falcon BuCoo rods offer "Beaucoup" features and
performance for a rod priced at the one hundred dollar price point. With the
economy taking a toll on everyone a number of custom rod manufacturers
introduced mainstream priced rods this ICAST, and the Falcon BuCoo rods are
among the best when it comes to an aggressively priced series of rods that still
make use of Fuji components. These rods are a great value, and unlike many of
the other rods displayed at ICAST they are already available now.
Looking for a Falcon BuCoo rod? Check out
Tackle Warehouse.
